Direct Support Professional- Weekends Only

OC Broad Services

At OC Broad Services, we provide in-home services to individuals with developmental disabilities assisting them to live independently. Our website: https://teamocbs.com/

We are looking for a Direct Support Staff for an elderly woman that resides in Laguna Woods with her husband. She has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. This client is outgoing, fun, very smart and a sociable person. This shift is Weekends Only 9am-4pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Some of the essential functions can include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with individual personal care, such as bathing, toileting, and brushing
• Assisting with common daily living activities such as meal preparation, including planning, shopping, light cooking activities
• Assisting with performing routine household activities aimed at maintaining a clean and safe home
• Becoming aware of and effectively using the transportation, police, fire, and emergency help available in the community to the general public;
• Assisting with building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, including a Circle of Support;
• Assisting with participating in community life
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Ability to effectively communicate with consumers and other team members
• Assists in the implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Work all the assigned schedules, including but not limited to; arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying supervisor of changes in your assigned work schedule
• Attend regular contact meeting with direct supervisor
• Report any and all incidents, behaviors and occurrences immediately to the supervisor including incidents of possible abuse or neglect
• Ensures each individual’s right are protected
• Treats each person served with dignity and respect

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hold a valid California Driver's License in good standing; with insurance
• Applicant must be certified in First Aid and CPR by the first day of employment
• Must be open to background check
• Caregiving experience preferred
• Experience caring for non-ambulant individuals preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person